Imelda Ortega Suzara

I am 49 years old, a Philippine Canadian dual citizen residing in Toronto Ontario Canada. I like reading and writing sonnets because they have a strict format which is easier to do than creating a new one for rhythm and rhyming. Various subjects and cultures interest me and like diversity and multiculturalism. more »

Imelda Ortega Suzara Poems

Choice Or Convenience
'Henry, is it not time you should propose? '
'Propose what? ' He gulped a sweet chocolate.
'Marriage of course! ' Intrigued, he struck a pose.
'What? For a bachelor, it is too late! '

The Professor's Lessons
Being worldly, filled with erudition,
Professor Helmut Wroth, with a Master
Of Communication, perfect diction,
Teaches English, although his thoughts faster

The Poetess Lies
Tired of reality, its delusions,
The Poetess thought, 'How incredible
A mind's mechanisms and inventions
In perceiving life. To make legible

Mohammud's Mountain
Named after the Prophet, he had beliefs
That his name was magical, opening doors
That brought success. 'I was born among chiefs
And gods! My powers can turn nuns to whores.'

Number of the Beast
Chapter Thirteen, Bible Revelation
Of the Beast triggered my hexaphobia,
Discovering my name in elation
And fear, matched it! To feel xenophobia

The Razor
'It's so strange...I am missing my razor!
Have you seen it around our house by chance? '
'Missing? Where did you leave it? ' Her lip sore
Was bleeding. 'Why do you have this? ' His glance

Tree Trade Master
Mastering a global foreign language
Such as English to improve his country,
Bavaria, Meister Smitt tried to engage
Traders in business. 'Buy a Christmas tree!

Last Words III
Wang had cancer and died a billionaire,
Inheriting her husband's big fortune.
Her cremation news broadcasted by air.
'Richest Asian's health no longer immune,

Last Words II
In Virginia: sentenced to die by choice -
Gleason, a prisoner who had murdered
Three men, criminals whose deaths would rejoice
Good Society; victims - first, second, third,

Last Words
'Students, whatever my ashes are worth,
Remember life is full of dialogues.
Thus, forgive me and my ego henceforth,
For filling your ears with my monologues.'

Gateway For Infidels
The army was led by an obstinate
General who controlled the labyrinth.
For security, he did designate
A gatekeeper to question in succinct

Choice Or Convenience

'Henry, is it not time you should propose? ' 'Propose what? ' He gulped a sweet chocolate.'Marriage of course! ' Intrigued, he struck a pose.'What? For a bachelor, it is too late! ' Lise stared. 'Really? Surely we have options, The future...' 'Together? What ever for? ''A marriage for practical solutions: To own property, raise children before...'You get pregnant? If we have a marriage, I literally will lose...' 'Your freedom? If we move in together, the outrageOf family, neighbours...' 'That is a dumbIdea! We should tie the knot by ...